Steering Wheel problems of the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager

Seven problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2002

Steering column clockspring failed rendered the driver side airbag and horn non-operational. - safety components failed. This is acommon occurrence for 1996 to 2000 Chrysler minivans. Please require a safety recall.

2 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

Since purchase in 1996, the abs failure light has repeatedly come on. There is almost always some type of "buzzing sound" when this occurs. There have been repeated repairs which were done under warranty and for which I paid. Each time, it was indicatedto me that there was some type of "yoke" around the steering column near the firewall which 'had to be replaced'. Now, when the vehicle is started, the buzzing and light event(s) occur instantly, with the abs light staying on while the vehicle is in operation. I've been told 'not to worry' by the dealer since I still have brakes. Yes, I have conventional brakes remaining, but I also have a noticable decrease in braking ability, especially in 'short stop' conditions. The issue I have with the windshield wipers seems to go hand in hand with this abs problem. The wipers just 'come on' on beautiful, sunny days. I have made all the trips I intend to make to a service department which tells me this isn't covered by warranty. Either there is a true defect or someone does not have the competence to fix the problems.

3 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2001

All steering wheel controls inoperable.

4 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 06/15/1998

Was driving down highway when steering locked up, preventing drive to move the vehicle. Consumer states she was in the turn lane.

5 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 09/17/1996

Steering wheel locked up while driving, when turning wheel left experienced the failure.

6 Steering Wheel problem

Intermittently steering wheel sticks. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to duplicate the problem.

7 Steering Wheel problem

Steering column failed, causing loss of steering control, resulting in an accident.




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